Audit 313765

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$1.07M
Findings
6
Programs
13
Organization: Town of Preston (CT)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
453817 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
453818 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
453819 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1030259 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1030260 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1030261 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $153,003 Yes 0
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $117,599 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $99,235 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $74,755 Yes 1
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $60,622 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $35,441 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $18,791 Yes 1
10.560 State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition $12,466 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $10,097 - 0
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $5,753 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $5,744 - 0
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $1,228 - 0
20.607 Alcohol Open Container Requirements $857 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
VL7ZGD71LRE6 Cynthia Varricchio Auditee
8608896098 Chris King Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance,wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negativeamounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course ofbusiness to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.The financial statements for the governmental fund types contained in the Towns basic financialstatements are prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The government-wide financialstatements are prepared on the full accrual basis of accounting.? Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues areconsidered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enoughthereafter to pay liabilities for the current period.? Expenditures are generally recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, if measurable.Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Suchexpenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, whereincertain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, someamounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparationof, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.
FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.
FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.
FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.
FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.
FINDING 2022-01 ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over ComplianceProgramUSDA ? School Nutrition ClusterCFDA ? 10.553.10.555CriteriaThe Town should have internal controls over compliance in place to ensure accurate andtimely claim reimbursement submissions.ConditionThe October 2021 school breakfast reimbursement was never claimed.Questioned CostsNone noted.EffectMissing school breakfast reimbursements.CauseThere was turnover at the Finance Director position and there was a lapse in internal controlsduring that time period.RecommendationWe recommend that the Town ensures proper controls are in place for accurate and timelyreporting of claim reimbursements.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective ActionsThe Town agrees with the finding and will implement internal controls to ensure accurate andtimely reporting.